I connected it to the speakers' channel.   Also, I tried s/pdif->dac->lyr 2.

Hey all I finally went ahead and purchased Lyr 2 and use the STX 2 as DAC. But I am disappointed. My right HD700 phone is filled with static noise. There's so many potential variables at play. Now I am wondering if it's STX 2's fault. But without any external amp, it performed without much...

Thanks for your input.   Is the difference due to stock tubes? Or is it because WA6SE produce superior tube sound over Lyr 2, over the same set of tubes on both? What's the difference that made you feel it's superior?   From what I have read, in terms of power, WA6<Lyr 2<WA6SE. How does...

Thanks for your input.   Did the Woo run cooler than Lyr 2. I live in a warm area.

Hey all, how does the WA6 compare to Lyr 2?

  I can't decide between the two. I read Lyr 2 had background noise problem and the WA6 doesn't.

Hey guys, how does it compare to WA6? 

Hey guys, is WA6 considered an upgrade over Lyr 2? Trying to make a decision here. Thanks for any help.

How long does Lyr 2 stock tubes last? Is it expensive to replace them?

At the moment, the soundcard+HD700 produce a way too laid back and muffled sound experience for my liking.    I know HD700 can do better. I used to have the ZxR card and HD 700 work well with that. But the card's driver crashed way too often so I returned it and got the Asus STXii instead.  ...

I am using Asus STX ii sound card. I want to get an external amp and use my sound card as DAC.

Hi   I am contemplating whether to get Burson Soloist SL, not the full version, or Asgard 2 for HD 700.   Will it be justified to fork out the extra money to get Burson over Asgard for HD 700?

  That Lyr 2 is a tube amp, right?   Do you think a tube amp better complements HD 700 over a solid state one?   I read tube amps may distort clarity - probably I am wrong. I would hate to lose HD700's clarity. 

After some thought, I am going to skip Muses which cost 71 USD per piece from Mouser. With that money, I might as well jump to an external amp instead.   What amp are you planning to get?

  I tried Hifi mode. It feels a bit too muted/distanced.    I tried the other op amps which came with the box. They made the bass feel a bit muddy.